Concentrated compositions that provide disease and pest control to plants

Abstract

A composition that provides a combination of bactericidal, fungicidal, insecticidal, hormonal and nutritional activity when treating plants in an effective amount. The composition is an aqueous ammonium salicylate, potassium salicylate, and potassium acetate solution consisting essentially of: a first reaction product of salicylic acid and ammonium hydroxide reacted in an aqueous media with ammonium hydroxide and further reacting with a second reaction product made by combining potassium acetate and potassium hydroxide. Urea and primary nutrients, secondary nutrients and micronutrients can be subsequently added to the composition.

1. A composition that provides a combination of bactericidal, fungicidal, insecticidal, hormonal and nutritional activity when treating plants in an effective amount comprising an aqueous ammonium salicylate and potassium salicylate solution consisting essentially of:
 a first reaction product from the combination of salicylic acid and ammonium hydroxide in a molar ratio of between about 1.90-2.19:1; 
 a second reaction product from the combination of potassium acetate and potassium hydroxide in a molar ratio of about 0.33:1; and, 
 where said first and second reaction products are further combined in a weight ratio of from 0.01-5.0 parts first reaction product to 5.0-0.01 parts second reaction product. 
 
     
     
       2. The composition of  claim 1  additionally containing urea. 
     
     
       3. The composition of  claim 2  additionally containing agricultural components selected from the group consisting of primary nutrients, secondary nutrients, micro-nutrients and any mixtures thereof. 
     
     
       4. The composition of  claim 3  wherein said primary nutrients are selected from the group consisting of nitrogen containing compounds, phosphorus, potassium, and combinations thereof, said secondary nutrients selected from the group consisting of calcium, magnesium, sulfur, and any combinations thereof; and said micro-nutrients selected from the group consisting of boron, copper, iron, manganese, molybdenum, zinc and any combinations thereof. 
     
     
       5. The composition of  claim 2  in the form of a concentrate for metering into an aqueous spray for application to plants. 
     
     
       6. The composition of  claim 2  in the form of an aqueous premixed blend for direct foliar application to plants. 
     
     
       7. The composition of  claim 1  further diluted with water to form a use-dilution product to treat a plant. 
     
     
       8. The composition of  claim 3  further diluted with water to form a use-dilution product to treat a plant. 
     
     
       9. An aqueous composition that provides a combination of bactericidal, fungicidal, insecticidal, hormonal and nutritional activity when treating plants in an effective amount consisting essentially of ammonium salicylate, potassium salicylate, and potassium acetate. 
     
     
       10. The aqueous composition of  claim 9  containing in addition agricultural components selected from the group consisting of primary nutrients, secondary nutrients, micro-nutrients and any mixtures thereof. 
     
     
       11. A concentrated, soluble composition made with salicylic acid consisting essentially of:
 a first reaction product containing ammonium salicylate and salicylic acid; and a second reaction product containing potassium acetate and potassium hydroxide, where said first reaction product and said second reaction product are combined to further form potassium salicylate and where the weight proportion can be from 0.01 to 5.0 parts first reaction product to 5.0 to 0.01 parts second reaction product.